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More Headingley heroics with Jack Leach

Ben, Michael and Phil reflect on another thriller at Headingley as England kept the Ashes alive after the series delivered another tense finish.

They catch up with England spinner Jack Leach, who is no stranger to final day drama at Headingley. Injury ruled Leach out of the Ashes but he tells us how Brendon McCullum turned his career around on and off the pitch. 

Leach also expresses his disappointment that there will be no Test match in Leeds the next time Australia are in town for the 2027 series.

Plus, we reflect on the women's Ashes and check in with the Telegraph's Chief Cricket Correspondent Nick Hoult to find out how both sides will spend their downtime between Tests.



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